Syria: Bosra
After Palmyra, the black basalt ruins of Bosra are the most famous Roman remains in the country. Some parts of Bosra are indeed much better preserved than Palmyra: there are people who still live in what in earlier times was the Roman city.
If there were Romans then, you can bet there are mosaics now: a man and his caravan; another man and his menagerie of animals.
Assorted bits and pieces in the Bosra open-air museum, inside the Roman theatre.
The amphitheatre of Bosra is one of the best preserved world-wide. The small disadvantage of using black basalt shows when you (try to) take a seat during the summer months: the surface is so hot you could cook an egg.
Back in Damascus: this is a view of the main bazaar street which leads towards the Grand Mosque. Note the many small holes in the roof.
A bazaari performs afternoon prayers in the courtyard of his local mosque.
Want to see more? Go back to Syria: Damascus or go on to Lebanon or go up to Photos.
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